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El Salvador
1 review
6 helpful votes
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I ordered a dress. 5 days after it was supposed to arrive it had not even shipped. I called and asked for information and no one could help me giving me information. I requested a change of address since I was moving and they proceeded to cancel my order. When I told them I did not want to cancel I just wanted to know an estimated shipping date they told me that it was not their problem and said "the dress is no longer in stock", and would not let me order again. I just wanted information on the shipping of a dress THEY had been late on and they were RUDE, completely unhelpful and unprofessional.

Date of experience: October 27, 2017
Gilt S. Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi there,

I am terribly sorry to hear this. This is not the standard we strive for.

Please forward your order number to service@gilt.com and place ATT: Maureen in the subject.

I would be happy to investigate this further for you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
Gilt Customer Service

KR
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Andrew was very professional and responded in a timely manner. Dealing with him through email has been a pleasant experience. Not only was he easy to work with, he was able to resolve my issue right away.

Date of experience: January 21, 2015
Massachusetts
1 review
8 helpful votes
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Would do 0 if possible
August 18, 2016

Everything is super expensive for no reason. Website wants you to put in credit card info and more just to put in promo codes.

Needs your email before even being able to put a item in the cart.

Terrible website.

Date of experience: August 16, 2016
Canada
1 review
16 helpful votes
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Very disappointed
July 23, 2020

This is my first ever posted review. I normally don't like to leave negative comments but let me share. I ordered a silk cami to Canada on an international order. I ordered a large and they sent me a small. When I called and emailed Gilt they said there was NOTHING they could do because they don't return international orders. So They made a mistake on their end and I had to pay the price. Seems like robbery to me. Very upset and feel scammed. Be careful ordering Internationally. I will never be ordering from them again and will be spreading the word of the absolute worst customer service I have ever experienced.

Date of experience: July 23, 2020
Pennsylvania
1 review
8 helpful votes
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I paid $33.95 for a next day delivery because I was in a hurry to get what I had purchased. When I checked my estimated delivery date/time, it was given a week later. I called up customer service and they informed that nothing could be done. I would not have paid for a next day delivery if I knew the delivery would be a week later, when I could have just gone with the regular shipping method to get it at the same time.

Date of experience: September 2, 2016
New Jersey
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Real scumbagsTHIEVES!
September 22, 2016

I honestly don't remember ever dealing with an "brand name" company that was so unfair and such a bunch of scumbags with such poor customer service.
I had a bunch of experiences with them and it was nothing but negative, never good.

Their Gilt city discount things that you buy are like living social or groupon. Except they expire after like a month and then they only give you the amount that you paid credit at the customer for five years. The problem is When you go to the place they have no idea what you're talking about.

I went on a date and I quietly went to the waitress and I told them about it. She said she has no idea what I'm talking about and when I spoke to the manager he would not honor it And embarrassed me in front of my day Who never spoke to me again

I've called them on multiple occasions for messed up things like this and they basically said sorry and there's nothing we can do Real scumbagsTHIEVES!

Date of experience: September 20, 2016
New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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There's always a problem with this site. Either it takes one month to ship your product, or the sizes are not standard and you cannot exchange. Twice I got a bra on my size and it was either too small or too large and they will not exchange it. They have absolutely terrible costumer service and when I had to buy the same bra a size bigger they didn't even offer me free shipping. Absolutely awful

Date of experience: October 27, 2014
Gilt S. Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Gabi,

I'm awfully sorry that you are unhappy with this policy, I'm afraid it is due to hygiene reasons that we cannot accept a return or exchange on intimate items. I hope you understand.

In terms of the shipping length, it is very rare for products to take more than a few days to ship. If merchandise does take a little longer, we attempt to make our members aware by providing the estimated delivery time on the sales page of the merchandise and at checkout.

I deeply regret that you have been so unhappy with your experience, I greatly hope you visit our site again and are able to have the same unique experience that other members have.

Feel free to PM us if there's anything we can help with in the mean time.

Yours in style,
Jamie
Gilt Customer Service Specialist

Wisconsin
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Grossly overpriced!
November 27, 2020

I ordered a lamp (Jonathan Y Gemma 8.25in Acrylic Metal LED Table Lamp) listed for $54.99, supposedly originally
$160.00 (Total "Saved:" $105.01). The product is a cheap Chinese-made lamp. It is a final sale so I cannot return it. When I searched for it elsewhere (sadly, after purchase) I found it at Target for $36 and elsewhere for around $40. Huge price rip-off. No more shopping at Gilt for me!

Date of experience: November 27, 2020
KR
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I had partial refund because a glass of wine is cracked that I purchased from Gilt.com.
I felt some nervous Item is damaged I purchased.
But support center blow up my worrying about that.
I feel so happy for your service.
I love Gilt.com.
Thanks.

Date of experience: November 20, 2014
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The worst online shopping experience on earth. They did some kind of restaurant coupon that I bought. Not only was I not able to redeem it (the restaurant said Gilt had messed up their coupon codes; random ones were working and others weren't) but when I went back to Gilt they basically told me to go back to the restaurant and try it again! When I asked them what backup plan was there to prevent me from wasting a trip they basically said none; and then to make it even worse they said their records show that the coupon had been redeemed (I haven't been back!). Everyone makes mistakes but what is inexcusable is to not step up to the plate and make amends when you've ****ed up. Hate 'em!

Date of experience: January 2, 2013
North Carolina
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Poor return policy
March 29, 2015

The return process is too lengthy & you cannot get a refund just a credit. It takes almost a month to get your credit. Do not shop here. They used to be much easier to process a return. Not so anymore. Way to many sites out there that are much consumer friendly!

Date of experience: March 26, 2015
Massachusetts
4 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Gilt Reached Out...
December 27, 2017
Updated review

Gilt contacted me after I published this review. Since they didn't have a time machine that would get me back the hours -- yes, hours -- of my life I spent trying to resolve the issues they caused then I don't know what their purpose was in contacted me. Why would they think I'd want to do business with them again? I came to this site and posted a review to warn everybody I could NOT to do business with them.

Date of experience: December 27, 2017
Gilt S. Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi there,

I am very sorry that you are unhappy with this matter. I do not wish to take up more of your time.

I would just like you to know that if you wish to discuss the issues you have further please do send me an email. (service@gilt.com ATT: Maureen)

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year!

Warm regards,
Maureen
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It's easier to just post the complaiint I filed re: Gilt:

"In the past two months, GILT has sent me products I didnt order four times. Ive repeatedly had to contact them to make them aware of their mistakes. Theyve relied on me using my own time and materials to prepare and return the packages and Im tired of essentially working for them when they make a mistake.

Im enclosing emails from Gilt in which they acknowledge the three previous packages were sent without my knowledge or agreement. Im enclosing the final email I sent them saying the boxes were picked up; an email which they never even bothered to replying to...

I didnt authorize this charge of $57.98. Im attaching three emails from March 24,2015 -- two in which I cancel the order and one from GILT confirming the cancellation and stating that and I wont be charged. Im also enclosing a bank statement showing I was charged on 3/27/2015."

When I contacted GILT about this, they denied that I'd cancelled the charge and were very obnoxious about it. Nevertheless, I have an email from a GILT employee, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, dated March 24,2015 at 4:15 pm stating she cancelled the order and I wouldn't be charged. I also have bank records showing I was charged on March 27,2015 for the $57 by GILT.

They're a disorganized company with very rude employees and I haven't yet had a conversation with them where the phone lines worked. They didn't even know they'd sent me the three pans and I had to convince them. They didn't thank me for taking my time or using my materials to return them. Then they sent me another pan. I'm really tired of this company.

Date of experience: December 20, 2017
Washington
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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The clothing and items for babies is nothing special, even with the free intro shipping for 30 days. It's an outlet store where designers dump the ugly stuff no one wants to buy-so I'm not going to spend $56 on an infant dress that's designer (or no name brand) but unattractive, or even $36 on an outfit that's not cute at all or even good quality-I'll just go to Baby Gap, Tea Collection, or Boden and buy direct. As for baby items, there are no deals-the prices are exactly the same as you would get on Amazon-I know, I checked. Swaddle blankets, towels, bottles, etc. And why would you buy from Gilt when you can't return it, when you can buy the same thing from Amazon and return?

Date of experience: October 24, 2014
Gilt S. Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Gem,

I'm so sorry to hear of your discontent with our kids products. We do work closely with all our suppliers to ensure that a happy balance is achieved between getting highly sought after products in conjunction with great and affordable prices. I do of course appreciate your feedback however and have passed this onto our merchandising team to ensure that your voice is heard.

Should you ever have any other feedback, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Enjoy the weekend,

Patrick
Gilt Customer Service Specialist

Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
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As a moderate-range shopper, I periodically find deals here (Riller and Fount, Ella Moss, Hunter boots). I'm deducting one star because you really need to know your stuff - prices aren't always the cheapest here. Shipping costs are not great, but it is what it is... (buy another item within the hour and there is no additional shipping - they also have offered free shipping on mobile devices) I recently received a glass item that was broken. I called customer service & they credited my Visa immediately.

Date of experience: January 10, 2013
California
3 reviews
12 helpful votes
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Even though things aren't exactly cheap, they are incredible deals. Just be sure to act fast or you'll be left with nothing but a 'Sold Out' sign. Check out their spin-off sites too, like JetSetter and GiltCity.

Date of experience: October 30, 2010
Luxembourg
1 review
3 helpful votes
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The clothes on Gilt are very good and have a good discount on them. But if you order the clothes from Europe the prices are basically changed from dollars to euros. For example if something is priced at 100 dollars on US website on European website the same clothes would cost 100 euros. So it can be rip off if you 're not buying it with a discount.

Date of experience: July 12, 2014
Texas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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We got a credit passed over from buy.com when they purchased the company. It was only $45, so basically we couldn't find anything for that price-in the beginning. Then they started having sales-the money had been in there for over 2 years. My husband broke down and bought a pair of sandals -on sale. The insoles separated the first time they were worn. I'm just so very pissed- the only thing they offered was ANOTHER credit. I wanted my original $45 back. You'd think they'd make an exception in unusual cases. But they have absolutely no room to give a customer what they really want.

Date of experience: July 15, 2015
Texas
19 reviews
314 helpful votes
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Out of all of the flash sale websites, gilt is my favorite. I have probably ordered more than 10 times in the last 6 months and have been very pleased. They typically have better brands than ruelala, ideeli, etc. Also, shipping is very fast (less than a week to deliver.) Once, I received a
Item that was damaged, but final sale, and gilt took the item back and quickly refunded my money. Some recent sales: AG jeans, marc by marc jacobs, red valentino, theory. Tip: log in immediately wheTyn the sale starts. It gets picked over quivkly. If you would like me to refer you, just message me.

Date of experience: March 16, 2012
Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Do not shop Gilt. I placed an order over $600, one piece arrived damaged beyond use and the other shipment (most of the order including my dream boots) was lost in shipment! After endless emails all theyve offered for my time wasted and disappointment is a refund. Never again!

UPDATE: After replying quickly to my review, Maureen was quick to resolve this matter in a satisfactory way, which I really appreciated. I do wish someone had stepped up from the outset (then I would have had zero need to review online), but am happy with the outcome nonetheless. Thanks Gilt: youve retained this customer!

Date of experience: November 14, 2017
Gilt S. Gilt Rep
over a year old

Hi Elena,

I'm truly sorry for this matter, this certainly is not the standard we strive for.

Please forward your order number to service@gilt.com and place ATT: Maureen in the subject.

I would be happy to investigate this further for you.

Warm regards,
Maureen
Gilt Customer Service

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent in every possible way
November 12, 2015

First of all I am a daily shopper on the gilt site!
It is a ritual for me to find incredible fashionable items and escape for a bit from responsibilities! Nothing better then shopping.(. Best teraphy at times!)
I am an Italian woman living in laid back la Jolla Calufornia... Shopping on gilt brings me back to shopping experiences I have only had in Milan or New York City! Thank you for that!
Returns and customer services are also outstanding! Gilt group is my very favorite in every possible way!
Grazie e CIAO!

Date of experience: November 9, 2015

Overview

Gilt has a rating of 1.9 stars from 907 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Gilt most frequently mention customer service, final sale and credit card. Gilt ranks 242nd among Designer Clothes sites.

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returns
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quality
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